I need to find out If my step father has a restraining order against him or not? How do I do this?

You can always start by asking your mom to see the restraining order. Otherwise, court records are generally public documents with a few...

I'm 17 and have my GED I have a job . Can I move in with my aunt and uncle without getting emancipated ?

Technically you are under 18 and your parents are your legal guardians. If they consent you can move into your aunt's house before you turn 18. ...

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Guardianship is not the right area of law for this question. I am moving this to wrongful death, in hopes...

Your best course of action would be to consult an adoption or guardianship attorney. If both parents have abandoned her, they will need to be...

You need to consult an attorney, because the specifics of your situation may change the answer. Yes you may get a guardianship with the father's...

Is it possible to adopt a child that I am the legal guardian of from a Hague Convention country?

The answer is yes you may be able to adopt the child. The question of how hard the adoption is resides in the legal paperwork that grants you...

What can be done with a life estate that has been left to someone after a person dies?

You should contact an attorney who deals with trust administration and probate. Generally with a life estate, you are able to use the property...

Even though some states allow the use of marijuana to persons over the age of 21, it is still an illegal substance pursuant to federal law. Your...

What are my rights as physical custodian of my child if her father and I are unmarried and he has been absent for over 8 years?

Their are many things that will factor into your answer. Has the father's child ever been legally acknowledge through any court proceeding or is...

Do I have a chance of getting my niece and nephew?

As a family member you are entitled to notice and CPS should have provided it. Even if the child is placed with a foster family and has not...